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The Wisdom of the Arabs
Suheil Badi Bushrui
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Description for The Wisdom of the Arabs
Hardcover. Excavates the rich vein of wisdom that characterises Arab literature, from Kahlil Gibran to the fabled delights of the Arabian Nights and the sacred verses of the Qur'an. Num Pages: 254 pages, 30 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
Characterized by its learning and spirituality, the culture of the Arab world has flourished at the crossroads of history, a rich source of perennial philosophy expressed through a diverse range of literature and poetry, both religious and secular.
The Wisdom of the Arabs draws on this vast spectrum of writings, from classical literature and the holy Qur’an to traditional folk sayings and the more recent wisdom of Kahlil Gibran. Thought-provoking and engaging, these passages offer advice on everything from the demands of daily life to the path of leadership and the search for the ... Read more
Characterized by its learning and spirituality, the culture of the Arab world has flourished at the crossroads of history, a rich source of perennial philosophy expressed through a diverse range of literature and poetry, both religious and secular.
The Wisdom of the Arabs draws on this vast spectrum of writings, from classical literature and the holy Qur’an to traditional folk sayings and the more recent wisdom of Kahlil Gibran. Thought-provoking and engaging, these passages offer advice on everything from the demands of daily life to the path of leadership and the search for the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
254
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851682836
SKU
V9781851682836
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99-50
About Suheil Badi Bushrui
Suheil Bushrui is a major authority on Arabic and Lebanese literature and an expert on the Lebanese poet, Kahlil Gibran. He is currently Professor and Director of the University of Maryland Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project, a fellow of the Temenos Academy (UK), and the author of numerous books and articles on Arabic, Aglo-Irish and English literatures.
Reviews for The Wisdom of the Arabs
"Perfect bedside books to end the day with words 'firm fixing, never forgotten."
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